Is 30 the new 20 in boxing?

[Frank Ducketts]

We get a few like Canelo and Broner who have accomplished a lot by age 23, and then we get guys like Froch, Rigo, Kovalev, and GG who have made a big run starting close to if not at age 30.

Do you think that these guys who started making noise at 30 years of age would've been as good as they were, say age 23?

Do you think that the 4 guys that I mentioned above could've made an impact at Broner or Canelo's age(23). I think Canelo and Broner are 24 now, but do you?

Also, if you can, name some other boxers who have made a big impact at age 30.

[hayZ]

Only because they haven't fought many fights in their career as a pro. Rigo has had loads of Amateur fights but I doubt hes taken much punishment with his style.

[Frank Ducketts]

Only because they haven't fought many fights in their career as a pro. Rigo has had loads of Amateur fights but I doubt hes taken much punishment with his style.

Yeah, but would they have been good at age 23?

[Sugar Adam Ali]

I think a big reason is that guys dont stay active younger in their careers,,,

It used to be a guy would turn pro at 18,19 years old and have 8-10 fights a year for his first few years....
They would occassionally take a step up but it was always gradual..
like a 3-0 guy vs 4-0 guy
then 8-0 vs 9-1
12-0 vs 13-0
15-0 vs 18-3

and as the guy progressed he would get tougher challengers, but by the time he was 23 years old he would have like 25-30 fights and had decent opposition,, then they would be ready for a title shot,,,

nowadays guys dont get enough fights early so it takes them longer to be ready for title contention

Thats just my opinion....

[Frank Ducketts]

I know it's a lot to take in as I tried figuring this out, but think about the champions 7-8 years ago, and see if these guys do well in their weight class or a weight class above or below where they are at now.

[Frank Ducketts]

I think a big reason is that guys dont stay active younger in their careers,,,

It used to be a guy would turn pro at 18,19 years old and have 8-10 fights a year for his first few years....
They would occassionally take a step up but it was always gradual..
like a 3-0 guy vs 4-0 guy
then 8-0 vs 9-1
12-0 vs 13-0
15-0 vs 18-3

and as the guy progressed he would get tougher challengers, but by the time he was 23 years old he would have like 25-30 fights and had decent opposition,, then they would be ready for a title shot,,,

nowadays guys dont get enough fights early so it takes them longer to be ready for title contention

Thats just my opinion....

Good post.

[WarMaidana]

sergio martinez around 35

[Sugar Adam Ali]

Honestly i think it comes down to the individual fighter,,,, there is no clear cut answer,,

I think Froch would still be tough at 23 but he may not have the mental strength or experience to be as good as he is now....

I truely think the mental toughness is the one thing you get thru experience,, and its hard to get that at 23 years old with 20 weak fighters on your resume,,,

[Spray_resistant]

Stevenson is 36 I think and just went from prospect to lineal champion, but he only has about 20 fights.

[Frank Ducketts]

This may help.

http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Th...Annual_Ratings